Day 2: Why Weight Feels More Stubborn After 40 (and it’s not willpower)

If fat loss feels harder than it used to, there’s a real reason — and it’s hormonal, not a personal failure.

After 40, several things shift:

• Estrogen declines → your body stores fat more easily (especially midsection)

• Insulin sensitivity changes → carbs are handled differently

• Cortisol (stress hormone) rises → poor sleep + stress = fat storage

• Muscle mass naturally decreases → metabolism slows unless we actively protect it

This is why:

❌ “Eating less” often backfires

❌ Cardio-only workouts stop working

❌ Skipping meals increases stress hormones

What does help:

✅ Prioritizing protein

✅ Strength training (even light/moderate counts)

✅ Managing sleep and stress

✅ Consistency over intensity

We’ll keep breaking this down in simple, realistic ways this week.

👇 Question for you:

Which one feels like your biggest struggle right now — sleep, stress, weight, or energy?

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